Boutique Legal & Compliance Counsel · Johannesburg
Exceptional
Counsel.
Decisive Results.
Goshen Attorneys Inc. is a boutique law firm in Johannesburg, South Africa — specialist corporate & commercial attorneys and CIPP/E-qualified data privacy counsel, advising businesses, individuals and international clients on POPIA, GDPR and cross-border matters.
We respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.
Our Expertise
Eight focused practice areas — from corporate and commercial law to POPIA compliance and international data privacy. Each handled with specialist depth, partner-level attention and a commitment to outcomes that are strategically sound — not just legally correct.
Corporate & Commercial
M&A, company structuring, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts and strategic advisory for businesses at every stage of growth.
Core PracticeData Privacy & POPIA Compliance
POPIA compliance programmes, privacy impact assessments, PAIA manuals, information officer services and data breach response for South African entities.
SpecialistInternational Compliance
GDPR advisory, POPIA alignment, cross-border data transfers and international privacy frameworks for South African businesses operating globally.
CIPP/E QualifiedDigital & Cross-Border Transactions
Goshen Attorneys provides legal advisory for transactions involving digital assets and cross-border transfers — structured within a fully compliant framework.
Compliant · StructuredFamily Law
Divorce, custody, maintenance, antenuptial contracts and matrimonial property — handled with legal rigour and genuine human understanding.
Core PracticeEstates & Estate Planning
Will drafting, estate administration, trust formation, succession planning and executor services — securing your legacy for generations ahead.
Core PracticeDebt Collection
Professional, efficient debt recovery for corporate, commercial and private clients — from letter of demand through to litigation and enforcement.
Core PracticeProperty Law
Property transaction advisory, transfer and registration matters for residential and commercial acquisitions. Conveyancing services are provided in association with Cinzia Bocconcini of Bocconcini Attorneys & Conveyancers.
In AssociationNot sure which service applies to your matter?
Speak to us directly — we will identify the right approach together.
"The measure of a law firm is not the volume of its work — but the quality of its judgment."Goshen Attorneys Inc. · Johannesburg
International Privacy &
Compliance Advisory
Goshen Attorneys holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) qualification — one of the most respected international privacy certifications globally, issued by the IAPP. Combined with active South African legal practice, this makes us one of a very small number of SA law firms able to advise credibly on both POPIA and international privacy law.
Whether your business operates across borders, handles data belonging to foreign nationals, or needs to align with both POPIA and GDPR — we provide the legal substance behind your compliance framework.
Counsel Built Around
Your Position.
A boutique practice is defined by the clients it chooses to serve well. Ours are businesses and individuals who expect specialist depth, direct access and absolute discretion.
Growing & Established Businesses
From structuring and shareholder agreements to commercial contracts and compliance — corporate counsel that scales with you, without big-firm overhead.
International Clients & Investors
Cross-border counsel for foreign businesses and individuals with South African interests — transactions, data transfers and regulatory alignment across jurisdictions.
Data-Driven & Regulated Enterprises
Businesses that process personal information at scale — POPIA programmes, GDPR advisory, outsourced Information Officer services and breach readiness.
Private Clients & Families
High-net-worth individuals and families — estates, succession planning, matrimonial matters and property, handled with rigour and genuine discretion.
Insights & Updates
Practical legal and compliance guidance for South African businesses and individuals.
POPIA Compliance: What South African Businesses Still Get Wrong
Despite the grace period ending in 2021, many South African businesses remain materially non-compliant. We examine the five most common failures — and how to fix them.
When Does GDPR Apply to Your South African Business?
Many South African businesses are surprised to discover they fall under GDPR jurisdiction. We set out the key triggers and what obligations they create for SA-based entities.
Why Every South African Business Needs a Shareholders Agreement
A shareholders' agreement is the single most important document a growing business can have. We outline the clauses that prevent the most costly disputes.
Meadowbrook, Johannesburg, 1611
Consultations by appointment